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GB USA Quick Installation and Operation Guide QUICK INSTALLATION Power off all your computers and connect them to the ORANGE ports on the rear of the AdderView MP. Adder 3-in-1 keyboard/video/mouse combination cables are recommended for convenience. Connect your keyboard, monitor and mouse to the GREY port on the rear of the AdderView. OPERATION GUIDE SUMMARY The AdderView's default configuration is suitable for most systems.
D Quick-Guide für Installation & Betrieb QUICK-INSTALLATION Schalten Sie alle Ihre Computer aus, und schließen Sie sie an die ORANGEFARBENEN Ports auf der Rückseite des AdderView MP an. Wir empfehlen der Einfachheit halber die Verwendung der Adder 3-in-1 Tastatur/Video/Mauskabel, es sind in der Regel jedoch auch geeignete einzelne Standardmaus-, Video- und Tastaturkabel überall im Handel erhältlich. Schließen Sie Ihre Tastatur, Monitor und Maus an den GRAUEN Port auf der Rückseite des AdderView an.
E Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamiento INSTALACIÓN RÁPIDA Desconecte todos los ordenadores y conéctelos a los puertos NARANJA en la parte posterior del AdderView MP. Para mayor comodidad se recomiendan cables combinados 3-en-1 teclado/vídeo/ratón. Conecte el teclado, el monitor y el ratón al puerto GRIS en la parte posterior del AdderView. RESUMEN DE LA GUÍA DE FUNCIONAMIENTO La configuración por defecto del AdderView es adecuada para la mayoría de los sistemas.
F Guide d'installation rapide et mode d'emploi INSTALLATION RAPIDE Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez-les aux ports ORANGE à l'arrière d'AdderView MP. Les câbles clavier/vidéo/souris Adder 3-in-1 sont recommandés pour des raisons pratiques. Raccordez votre clavier, moniteur et souris au port GRIS à l'arrière de l'AdderView. MODE D'EMPLOI SOMMAIRE La configuration par défaut de l'AdderView convient à la plupart des systèmes.
I Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte ARANCIONI sul retro dell’AdderView MP. Per facilità consigliamo i cavi Adder combinati 3-in-1 tastiera/video/mouse. Collegare la tastiera, monitor e mouse alla porta GRIGIA sul retro dell’AdderView. SOMMARIO GUIDA OPERATIVA La configurazione di default dell’AdderView è adatta alla maggior parte dei sistemi.
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About this manual AdderView MP - Installation and Use First edition (August 2001) Part No. ADD0037/3 (c) 2001 Adder Technology Ltd. www.addertec.com All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Adder Technology Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Warranty Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control.
Radio Frequency Energy Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022.
Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................... 6 1.1 Key features ........................................................................................... 6 1.2 Package contents .................................................................................. 8 1.3 Remote controller contents .................................................................... 8 1.4 Product information ........................................................
4. AdderView MP configuration options.......................................... 32 4.1 Screen saver time delay ........................................................................ 32 4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time ................................................ 32 4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels .................................... 33 4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination ............................................................... 34 4.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AdderView MP. Your AdderView MP is a very high performance multi-platform keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of computer hardware and software platforms. Stereo speaker and microphone connections add further to the AdderView's versatility by enabling you to control several multimedia computers from a single console.
Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free computer bootup. On SPU models, continuous USB device emulation ensures reliable and quick switching without having to wait several seconds for the USB bus to enumerate. Interface powered operation – AdderView MP draws its power from the connected computers for maximum convenience. Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the active ports.
Keyboard, mouse and AdderView MP resets may be performed without disconnecting devices. Supports IBM ThinkPad ‘Y’ cables. Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. All ports are active simultaneously – all computers may all be booted at the same time. Keyboard data flowing through the AdderView is kept in its "native" format which enables the additional keys on enhanced keyboards to be supported. Robust metal case ensures good shielding and video quality.
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Figure 3 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory - part RC1) Figure 4 - Rear view of AdderView MP AdderView MP Installation and Use Page 10
2. Installation 2.1 What you will need Cables to connect the AdderView MP to each of your computers. These cables are specially constructed for use with the AdderView MP and may be purchased from your AdderView MP supplier. Cable specifications and part codes are given in appendix A. A suitable keyboard. Supported types are: 1) A Sun keyboard with an 8 pin mini-DIN connector (recommended if you are going to connect any Sun computers to the MP).
You may also need one or more of the following adapters. These adapters may be obtained from your AdderView MP supplier and other good retailers. Video adapter - 13W3 male connector to 15 pin D-type connector (Adder part code: VSA7) If you have a Sun computer with an older style 13W3 video connector then you will need an adapter to convert this to the 15 way D-type format.
serial mouse commands. Serial mice types are selected by using an adapter as described in Appendix A. The AdderView MP will operate without a mouse connected if you do not wish to use one. 2.2 Mounting the AdderView MP The AdderView MP has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in close proximity to the user’s monitor and peripherals. The optional remote controller may be used if you wish to locate the AdderView MP on a desk or shelf that is some distance from the monitor and peripherals. 2.
Figure 5 - AdderView MP cables.
To connect PCs with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the PC cable together with the adapters specified in appendix A. If you have an existing 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapter that came with a mouse it may not be suitable for use with the AdderView as there are several different standard wiring configurations for these adapters.
The AdderView MP is now ready for use and will start to operate as soon as one of the attached PCs is powered on. If you are connecting to PCs using cables that are longer than 5 metres or are cascading the AdderView MP to another AdderView MP you will need to use the optional power adapter. When using the optional power adapter, ensure that it is connected to the mains and powering the AdderView MP before you switch on the connected computers.
To enter configure mode at power on: Switch off all the attached computers and the AdderView MP. Hold down the front panel key whilst powering on the AdderView MP. Remember that the AdderView MP draws its power from any attached PC via the keyboard cable and so will power itself on when the attached PC is switched on or when the optional power adapter is connected. Do not release the key until the AdderView MP displays 'u'.
2.7 Summary of AdderView MP configuration options Full details of each of the configuration options and their uses are given in section 4.
U1 - AdderView MP channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse (default) (AdderView MP reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs) U2 - AdderView MP channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse (AdderView MP reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs) U3 - AdderView MP channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse (AdderView MP reports 3 button mouse mode to PCs) U4 - AdderView MP channels are switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse (AdderView MP reports Inte
2.8 Resetting the AdderView MP without disconnecting your devices The AdderView MP draws its power from the connected computers and therefore may only be fully powered down when all the connected computers have been switched off or disconnected. However, the AdderView MP may be reset without disconnecting or powering down your computers by using the reset switch on the underside of the unit.
2.10 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse If you disconnect the shared PS/2 mouse from the AdderView MP by accident during operation then the mouse operation will be lost when the mouse is plugged back in. To avoid having to reboot the entire system in this situation the AdderView MP is fitted with an automatic mouse recovery system. With the PS/2 mouse disconnected, change the channel using the keypad or keyboard hotkeys.
may not restore the speed or sensitivity of the mouse exactly as they were when the PC originally booted.
2.12 Upgrading the AdderView's flash memory The AdderView MP uses flash memory technology which enables the firmware code to be upgraded by the user. Upgrades are performed by connecting a PC's serial port to the AdderView's options port and running an upgrade program on the PC. This upgrade program downloads the new firmware to the AdderView and checks that the data has been programmed correctly.
The display should now show: Step 4 - Run the upgrade program The latest version of the AdderView MP firmware is available from the Adder Technology website at www.addertec.com. The upgrade files will be supplied to you as a group and consist of several files as explained below. These files should be downloaded to the same directory on your computer. 1) A universal upgrade program AVMP.EXE 2) Binary code files for each of the processors within the AdderView (up to 3) e.g. MP129M.HEX MP129S.HEX MP129U.
Like the code files, the first two digits represent the product type (e.g. MP4 is AdderView MP). The next three digits represent the version number (e.g. 129 equals firmware version 1.29). The last three digits are the model number (e.g. SP is the AdderView MP model SP). To upgrade the AdderView MP, check that the DAT file designation matches the model that you have. In other words, if you have an AdderView MP model SP and you want to upgrade to version 1.
Step 5 - Complete the upgrade process When the upgrade program reports that the upgrade process is complete, reset the AdderView MP to start normal operation. This may be done by powering off the AdderView MP or by using the reset switch located on the underside of the AdderView. Some useful issues to bear in mind when performing flash upgrades The upgrade program rewrites the AdderView's firmware code.
3. Using the AdderView MP This section explains the general operation of the AdderView MP. We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product. 3.1 Power on status At power on the AdderView MP selects computer 1 and displays '1'. If a password has been set then ‘P’ will be displayed and the AdderView MP will remain locked until a valid password is entered. 3.
useful in applications where the AdderView MP is located away from the desktop. The remote controller can be conveniently attached to your keyboard with a couple of Velcro strips to give instant channel information and key control. 3.3 Status display The status display usually shows the currently selected port. If autoscan mode is selected, the segments will illuminate in sequence in a clockwise direction interspersed with a display of the currently selected channel.
3.4 Keyboard hotkey control AdderView MP can be conveniently controlled by selecting channel, autoscan mode or security locking from the keyboard. All of the hotkey control commands are invoked by holding down the two hotkeys and then pressing a command key. By default, the two hotkeys are ‘CTRL’ and ‘ALT’, although other combinations can be selected by reconfiguring the hotkeys (see section 4.4).
AdderView MP can be re-enabled by selecting a channel. If a password has been set then the AdderView MP displays 'P' to indicate that a valid password must be entered to unlock the switch. Simply type the same key combination as was set during configuration (see section 4.7) followed by the (return) key. Note - if anyone has typed at the keyboard whilst in secure mode, it will be necessary to type (return) first to clear the invalid password, then type the valid password followed by (return) again.
Hold down centre button ( ) Press and release left hand button Press and release right hand button ( ) to select previous computer ( ) to select next computer Hold down centre button ( ) AdderView MP Installation and Use Page 31
4. AdderView MP configuration options All the options described in this section are entered in AdderView MP configure mode - see section 2.6 for instructions on entering configure mode. 4.1 Screen saver time delay AdderView MP contains a programmable screen saver which will blank the display after the set time delay with no keyboard or mouse activity. Simply typing at the keyboard or moving the mouse will re-enable the display. The display will flash whilst the AdderView MP is in screen save mode.
L1 - AdderView MP only locks on to active ports during autoscanning (default) L2 - AdderView MP locks on to every port in turn during autoscanning L3 - AdderView MP powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - AdderView MP powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports T1 - 2 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port (default) T2 - 5 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T3 - 7 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T4 - 10 se
Examples are: Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse + Logitech MouseMan+ Genius NetMouse Genius NetMouse Pro Standard PS/2 and IntelliMouse compatible mice can be connected to the control port. You may configure your CPUs using Microsoft PS/2 or IntelliMouse drivers in any combination as required. The IntelliMouse features are supported on both PS/2 and RS232 CPU connections.
for extended keyboards where additional keys can be programmed to act as a combination of other keys. Such keyboards are supplied with many Gateway 2000 computers. Programming spare keys to trigger the hotkey combination allows channels to be selected via a single key stroke.
F1 - Display firmware first digit (Note: F1 is F followed by 1 NOT l) F2 - Display firmware second digit F3 - Display firmware third digit F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F8 - Reset all configurations to factory default settings. An ‘r’ will show briefly on the display to confirm that the reset has been completed. 4.
4.8 Cascade query code The AdderView MPs use a special ‘query code’ to detect whether or not they are connected to another AdderView MP. By default your AdderView MP uses query code AD. SmartView (another range of keyboard / mouse / video switches from Adder Technology) units with firmware versions less than 1.09 used query code EF. This was found to conflict with a small number of other (rare) devices that used the same query code so an alternative query code was provided to ensure compatibility.
4.10 Sun keyboard type The AdderView MP interrogates any attached Sun keyboard to find out its country code / type setting. This is then communicated back to any attached Sun computer. If a Sun keyboard is not attached then the MP will report a default type setting as defined below. D1 - Sun default keyboard type = UK (default setting) D2 - Sun default keyboard type = UNIX / US 4.
Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain computers and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables. A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderView MP All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the AdderView MP.
A2. AdderView MP to computers 1 to 4 Cables for connection to PCs: When used without the optional power adapter, cables to PCs may be up to 5 metres long. With the optional power adapter the cables may be extended up to 30 metres using standard extension cables. Video extension cables should be good quality with a coaxial construction and should support the DDC (Display Data Channel) signals (pins 12 and 15 on the 15-way video connector). Please contact your supplier if you have any questions.
Cables for connection to Sun computers with 8-pin keyboard/mouse connectors: When used without the optional power adapter, cables to Sun computers with 8 pin mini-DIN keyboard/mouse connectors may be up to 5 metres long. With the optional power adapter the cables may be extended up to 30 metres using standard extension cables.
Cables for connection to computers with USB keyboard/mouse connections: Part code VADD-USB-2M VADD-USB-5M Description Cable for USB-enabled computers without audio Cable for USB-enabled computers without audio Length 2 metres 5 metres Part code VADD-USB-A-2M VADD-USB-A-5M Description Cable for USB-enabled computers with audio Cable for USB-enabled computers with audio Length 2 metres 5 metres AdderView MP Installation and Use Page 42
Adapters: VSA1 mouse adapter - This is required if you wish to connect a computer that has a 9-pin serial mouse connection: Cables should be no longer than 30 metres. NOTE - There are several common wiring specifications for 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapters.
VSA2 keyboard adapter - If your PC has a 5-pin DIN AT style keyboard connector you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter 6-pin mini-DIN female to 5-pin DIN male. VSA7 keyboard adapter - If your Sun computer has a 13W3 video connector then you will need to fit a 15-way D-type to 13W3 video adapter onto the end of the Sun cable.
A.3 Flash upgrade cable connection The cable connections shown below are to connect either COM1 or COM2 of a PC to the AdderView MP to allow flash upgrades.
Appendix B. Problem Solving Problem: Mouse causes channel to change. Action: Some cheaper mice are not fully compatible with the AdderView MP and can lose data causing the channel to be changed (if mouse switching of channels is enabled). If you experience this problem then change the mouse and use a Microsoft, Sun, Logitech, IBM, Compaq or Hewlett-Packard type. If your computer is a PC then ensure that you are using a Microsoft compatible mouse driver.
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